Technology has dominated our daily lives like never before, with the increasing popularity of smartphones, tablets, and all manner of other devices that put the power of the internet right in our palms. Smartphone technology has made our lives much easier, but it has brought with it some signs of aging that we have not seen very often before.
Technology and aging
Could modern technology be aging us faster? Although there are no scientific studies on this subject, it is possible that technology can accelerate the aging process to some extent. The most important mechanism here is the wrinkles created by the new expressions our faces constantly take in order to look at the tiny screens of smartphones throughout the day. Constant wrinkles, especially those caused by squinting at smartphone screens, lead to increased wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows.
Minimizing damage
There are many ways you can minimize additional damage from smartphone use. One trick is to adjust the phone's settings to make font sizes more visible. Taking lots of breaks and switching to the computer for more complex tasks are also important ways to rest your facial muscles. If you are going to read long texts, you should choose a device with a large screen size that does not require you to squint your eyes. High screen brightness and reflection of ambient light from the screen can also be considered as other factors that reduce reading comfort and contribute to wrinkles around the eyes. If you regularly read e-books and haven't heard of it yet, "Kindle" may be the right choice for you.
The role of the plastic surgeon
The simplest option in the treatment of facial wrinkles that occur due to excessive and repetitive activity of the muscles around the eyes is botulinum toxin application. Botulinum toxin will slow down the changes due to muscle hyperactivity by weakening the muscles in this area. In some cases, wrinkles may be at a level that does not benefit from Botox treatment. Accompanying excess skin, droopy eyelids and eye In cases where there is muscle relaxation in the eyelid, a blepharoplasty surgery that structurally corrects the eyelid may be beneficial. Blepharoplasty can also be combined with resurfacing, nonsurgical treatments such as laser, peels, and dermabrasion to help eliminate fine lines and wrinkles caused by eye contraction.
By combining prevention and care correctly, you can minimize the signs of aging caused by smartphones and slow down the development of negative symptoms that technology use can cause on your face.
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